[sf-perl] [job] Danger is hiring perl folk

[Matthew Lanier]

hey folks.

danger is hiring perl folk again.  if you are interested, please follow
the contact info below.

please don't let this turn into a thread bashing interviewing tactics as
it did last time.

thanks-

m@

   Server Software Engineer - PDM

    Danger's Service Engineering group is seeking a talented software
    engineer to work on the high-visibility Premium Download Manager
    (PDM) service. The ideal candidate will possess strong server
    programming and software design skills and the ability to gracefully
    handle a dynamic, fast-paced development environment.

   Responsibilities

     * Work with other members of the Service Engineering group to extend
       and improve the Premium Download Manager
     * Create and enhance APIs and interfaces to the PDM for internal and
       external customers
     * Monitor operation of production servers and address problems in a
       timely manner should they arise.
     * Work closely with QA and Operations groups during each release
       lifecycle.
     * Design new capabilities or re-design existing ones as needed.
     * Document and test all work.

   Qualifications

     * Strong, demonstrable programming skills in Perl and either
       Java or C++
     * Experience in architecture and implementation of servers for
       web-based applications
     * Experience debugging distributed large-scale systems
     * Experience with databases.  Oracle is a plus.
     * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as this position
       involves considerable interaction with non-engineers
     * Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
     * Prior experience with finance, catalog, or billing systems is a huge
       plus

   Benefits

     * Stock Options
     * Health and Dental Plans
     * 401(k)

   Please send your resume and a cover letter describing your background to
   jobs at danger.com

   Principals only. Direct-hire only; no contractors at this time.